The Institute of Organic Chemistry in the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Münster is seeking to fill the position of a
Doctoral Research Associate Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (salary level E 13 TV-L, 50%)
commencing on 1 September 2025. This is a part-time position (50%) limited to 3 years. The full-time teaching commitment is 4 hours per week during semester (4 SWS).
Your tasks:
- Research in the field of homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysis using, for example, visible light or electricity and gases such as H2 or CO2.
- Research on the development of surfaces modified with N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) and similar molecules: This work is highly interdisciplinary and is to be carried out in collaboration with other scientists from various disciplines. In addition to developing the materials, the research will also explore their application, for example, in enantioselective heterogeneous catalysis.
- Collaboration in teaching and training at the Institute of Organic Chemistry
The position is tied to working towards a doctoral qualification. This may require participation in the graduate study programs of the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy (SFB 1459, IRTG 2678).
Our expectations:
- Very good university degrees (BSc and MSc) in chemistry and a very good master's thesis in the field of organic chemistry are required for the position.
- Very good theoretical knowledge in the field of organic chemistry and catalysis as well as practical experience in the necessary preparative laboratory techniques (e.g. inert gas techniques, low-temperature reactions) and the associated analytical methods (LC, GC; GC-MS, HPLC, NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry) are required.
- Very good English language skills are desired, as are German language skills or the willingness to learn German.
- A high degree of initiative and commitment, and
- International research experience of at least one year, preferably in different research environments (different universities, or university and industry) or various working groups.
Advantages for you:
- Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect - these are values are important to us.
- Whether you need care or childcare - our Family Service Office offers you specific support services to help you balance your private and professional life.
- Your individual, customized training and further education is not only important to us as an educational institution, but a matter close to our hearts.
- From Aikido to Zumba - our sports and health programs from A to Z ensure your work-life balance.
- You will benefit from numerous public sector benefits such as an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), a special annual payment and a job that is hardly dependent on economic fluctuations.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2025-06-13 to
Universität Münster
Organisch-Chemisches Institut
Prof. Dr. F. Glorius
Corrensstraße 40
48149 Münster
Tel.: 0251 83 35345
Reference number: 2025_05_13
